27 St.Veit, 39030, Braies
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A large, unshaded gravel parking area (P3) a few minutes' walk from Lago di Braies, popular for overnighting despite official rules against it. An attendant collects a flat day-rate (commonly €15-20, sometimes higher in peak season) roughly 8am-6/7pm; arriving after the attendant leaves and departing early often means staying free. A height barrier (around 2.2-2.4m) is lowered outside these hours, blocking taller vans; the adjacent P4 is far pricier. Toilets close overnight. Fills fast with day visitors from mid-morning; nights are generally quiet but the parking is on a slope and the attendant can be brusque.
From travellers' reviews
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Arrived around 10pm, left before 6:30. It was free, and walking around the lake in the dawn is even better tha during the day when it is crowded. Toilette is closed both in the parking lot and by the lake during night.
I do not know how they choose, but we arrived at 9 a.m. and were not allowed in, even though there were plenty of spaces.Translating
Sleeping in the parking lot near the lake costs €15 per night. There is no shower, and unfortunately the toilet is locked at night.Translating
Arrived at 7 p.m.; the barrier was open. We left at 6:30 a.m. and slept for free. Toilets are closed at night, and the maximum barrier height is 2.25 m.Translating
Attention: observe the new access conditions for the lake!Translating
The toilets are locked during the night, which is extremely inconvenient. On top of that, there are construction works going on in the parking lot at night (excavators and other heavy machinery), making it impossible to get a good night’s sleep. Definitely not worth the price.
We arrived at 7:15 p.m., and the height barrier had already been installed, preventing access. We spoke with parking staff via the intercom, and they confirmed that it is removed again at 8:00 a.m. and put back when the parking staff leave. I do not know what time that is, as I forgot to ask.Translating
At 8:15 p.m. the height barrier was in place, making it impossible for caravans. Unsupervised parking.Translating
The parking areas 2 and 3 are being confused in the comments. We have just arrived and the parking area has posts limiting height to 2.40 m. Small campers can enter and sleep; there is no attendant or barrier. Large campers cannot pass under the height restriction barrier.Translating
Currently seems closed to campers, height limit is in place. Arrived at 8pm.
We arrived at 6 p.m. and were already able to enter without barriers; the lake is very close. The parking area is slightly sloped, but it is perfect for spending the night and very quiet. We left at 7, so this night worked out well for us :)Translating
IN DISTRESS READ…we have a 3.10 m camper, according to every website, comment what so ever, we could not park next to the lake. However, yesterday we arrived at 21, the P3 had the barriers of 2.10m open so we went inside. We stayed overnight and only from 7:50 am we had to pay 20€ for today. So from 21 until 7:50 we stayed for free. After, at 7:50 am we payed the 20 € because we stayed for the day
We spent a quiet night there. We arrived at 7 p.m.; there was nobody monitoring the parking area. It is fairly flat and hidden except for a small path. You can take out chairs. Toilets closed. Please pick up your paper when you go into the forest! Leave by 7:30 a.m. at the latest! It was not yet 8 a.m. and the unpleasant attendant threatened to call the police if we did not pay for a full day. I refused.Translating
We arrived at 6 p.m. and were already able to enter without barriers. The lake is very close; the parking area is slightly sloped, but the place is perfect for spending the night and very quiet. We left at 7, so this night worked out well for us :)Translating
Good parking area for spending one free night. We arrived after 7 p.m. and were gone again at 6:30 a.m. In the evening, the lake was lovely to look at. The height restriction had been folded aside.Translating
We arrived late in the evening and the parking area was open. Super quiet night. At 8:00 a.m. they asked us to pay for the parking: €15 for one day, one vehicle. There is lots of greenery around and sanitary facilities (€0.50). I recommend it for a quiet night near the lake and enjoying this wonder early in the morning without crowds. P.S. If you leave before 8:00 a.m., parking will be free!Translating
We paid €20 for a van arriving at 5 p.m. and leaving before 9 a.m. If you arrive later and leave before 8 a.m., you may be able to avoid paying.Translating
We arrived here at 7 p.m. and left at 6:30 a.m. There was nobody there—the height barriers were raised. We paid nothing :) A very quiet, peaceful night. Very close to the lake. Recommended.Translating
There is no automatic payment system. We arrived with the camper at 7:45 p.m. and there was nobody there to collect payment, so we spent the night there for free. We left at 7:30 a.m. and nobody had arrived yet.Translating
June 5. We arrived at 10 p.m. and there was nobody to receive us. We simply entered. Height barriers raised. The next morning we watched the lake at sunrise, but when we returned at 8, they were already charging people when they saw them arrive at their vehicle: €20. Apparently, to avoid this payment, you would have to leave before 8. Otherwise, a good breakfast at the café next door.Translating
This place costs less than half of the one next door: €20. The height restriction was folded up. No services. The toilets are locked in the evening. Accordingly, the forest looks filthy. Something like this is unacceptable!Translating
Very happy with our night in the large and VERY quiet P3 parking area. We arrived in the evening at 7 p.m.; nobody was there to ask us to pay, and the next morning nobody was there when we left for the hike (around 8 a.m.) either. When we returned at noon to leave, a man was charging for entries and exits. We paid €15, so it may be possible to avoid paying by leaving early.Translating
Ideally located next to the lake. We arrived at 5 p.m. and paid €20 for the night. Wonderful walk around the lake in the evening (1 hour 15 minutes). Very good night. The crowds arrive from 9 a.m. the next day. The only negative point: the attendant, absolutely unbearable. Rude and authoritarian; we had to fight not to be forced to leave at 9 a.m. the next day. We moved our van to the back of the parking area and left at 11 a.m.Translating
Definitely a great park up for visiting Lago Di Braies. This is P3 and just 5 mins walk from the lake. At this time of year you pay €20 for 24 hours which also allows you to stay overnight. Unfortunately the car park attendant isn’t so friendly and is quite abrupt in explaining what you can and can’t do. Was told at 16.30 I couldn’t use the toilet and said go to the lake! P4 charges €45 for 24 hours so a no no being as it is literally next door.
Parked at P3 for €20 per night. Perfect, the lake is a 5-minute walk away.Translating
14/05—we arrived after 8 p.m. the previous day and left before 8 a.m.; a good tip to save the €15.
Adequate parking area, no toilets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. €15 for one night/one day, a 5-minute walk from the lake.
€15 for 24 hours. Quiet night. At this time of year, there is no height restriction.
Best view ever! Decent place with a view of the mountains. The lake, snack bar, and toilets are within walking distance. At 8:00 a.m. the parking attendant comes to collect payment.
Quite expensive at €45 to spend the night, but at least we were a 1-minute walk from the lake. At sunrise there was nobody there; we were the first, so that is the price to pay. There is nothing for wastewater or electricity.
We stayed here one night for €15. The place is pleasantly quiet, but somewhat sloped. In my opinion, too many buses full of people are brought here. I don't even want to know what it is like in summer. Otherwise, perfectly okay for one night. It is all without services.
Make sure you find P3 and NOT P4. P3 is €15 for the day until around 9am the next day (P4 is €35). This is a great spot for the night. We paid for the whole day so as to enjoy the lake. You can turn up late and leave very early and not pay but what’s the point in being there if you’re not going to enjoy the lake, which by the way in mind blowingly beautiful!
We stayed here with five other campers at the end of March for free. The lake is less than a 5-minute walk away. At that time of year, the lake was still frozen and not a highlight. Parking area sloped! No electricity or anything similar. There was no height restriction for us.
Super nice parking area; you should be completely self-sufficient. The adjacent forest is not a toilet!!! I paid €10/24 hours with my VW bus, but beware: a barrier will soon be installed here and then the parking area will become significantly more expensive.
€15/24 hours. However, the whole day is charged here, regardless of how long you stay. And in winter it is just a frozen lake. The parking area next door is even more expensive: €20 for 3 hours and €45 for the whole day—that is already a rip-off, especially at this time of year. It is a parking area with no facilities outside the season.
Incredible views, a dream location. However, nobody was attending when we arrived or when we left, so we were not charged anything; the barriers were open.
€15 is absolutely reasonable, only 100 meters from the lake, and absolute peace at night. In mid-November we had a very cold but quiet night and a wonderful morning atmosphere, completely alone by the lake!
P3 parking area. We arrived at 12:30 during heavy snowfall. The parking attendant was very kind. Cost €15, including an overnight stay. We were very comfortable.
Quiet parking area where you can also spend the night; flat-rate camper fee €15 per day.
Extremely quiet parking area. From 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. there is no charge and no height restriction; for the day there is a flat rate of €15. The attendant also allowed us to leave and return later the same day to spend a second night. Do not confuse it with the adjacent P4, managed by the hotel, where 24 hours costs €45.
P3 parking area. Camper €15, single payment. We spent the night and the man charged us in the morning. A 10-minute walk. Spaces fairly level. There is a place to dispose of rubbish. No water.
Two minutes' walk from the lake, with good mountain views. At night you can stay without paying, as the inspector leaves around 6 p.m. The next morning the inspector arrived around 8 a.m. and made us pay €15 for a camper. There is a 2.40 m height limit, which had been removed; I suppose they will put it back in high season.
We have a 2.65 m-high van. We paid €15 at P3. We arrived at 4 p.m.; the attendant was there. There were not many people at that time to walk around the lake. Also, around 5 p.m. the boats returned to the landing stage, so we had beautiful reflections on the water. There are about ten vans/campervans in the P3 parking area tonight, and we are somewhat away from the traffic.
Today around 4 p.m., P4 was closed to motorhomes. P3 was accessible. Only a daily rate is charged. Whether I want to stay for one hour or overnight, I had to pay €15. So I will spend the night here with a beautiful view of the mountains. Unfortunately, it is somewhat sloped.
It is fine to take advantage of people traveling by camper, but this is excessive: €20 for 3 hours and €45 after 3 hours… They justify it by saying you can stay for 24 hours, but they should mention that the parking area slopes downhill… Go down 400 meters—it is very easy—and pay €10… You decide.
This parking area is incomprehensible. The attendant's welcome was appalling; he shouts at people. He only accepts cash. We returned 20 minutes later with cash, and the parking area was closed (at barely 5 p.m.). It never reopened, so it was impossible to park there. We ended up at P2, much quieter and cheaper!
Peaceful night! We were at P3, arriving after 4 p.m. I believe the €16 toll to drive up is no longer charged after September 10. We paid €15—the same price for one hour or one night!—ideal for seeing the lake in the evening and morning. Maximum height 2.40 m. No toilets outside opening hours. There is also P2 lower down and P4 right next door, with hourly payment.